What a year it’s been! As a community across 2023, we’ve done everything from launching new workouts to celebrating major milestones. And while it’s impossible to highlight it all, we’re certainly going to try… 

Our biggest announcement by far in 2023 was when we went from Liteboxer to 911������. As the leading player in the world of VR fitness, we figured it was time for a new look and a new name. But this was more than a name change! This was a significant milestone marking our transformation from boxing workouts to being your one-stop destination for fitness in the virtual world. 

But we didn’t stop there! In 2023 we also , celebrated , introduced a , challenged 911������ers to our , doubled the fun with , and more.

We also met and worked out with some pretty cool people like the founder and owner of Rebl Union boxing club , new Squid Games reality TV star , American singer and songwriter , and more. And we’re still hitting the streets in our , challenging New Yorkers to all kinds of fitness challenges. 

To say it’s been an exciting year would be an understatement. Let’s take a look back at 2023 with 911������ and all we’ve accomplished this past year. 

Top 2023 911������ Stats

Here’s a summary of all the hard work you and the rest of the 911������ community have put in this past year, from punches thrown to reps lifted to the most-played workouts in the app: 

• Total Hours Spent Working Out in 2023: 71,720 hours

• Total Punches Thrown: 248,845,879 punches

• Total Strength Reps: 2,522,934

• Top Fighter by Punch Count: @ScottK2055 with 1,758,804 punches

• Top Athlete by Reps: @Justynajj with 31,278 total reps 

• Top Punch Track: "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd

• Top Trainer Class: 10 min Express Dance Pop with Aliyah (released 3/22/23)

• Top Strength Workout: 2 Song Upper Body Hip Hop with GW (released 3/29/23)

• Top Mitt Drill Workout: 2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/5/23)

• Top Total Body Workout: 3 Song Total Body Mixtape with Anthony (released 2/3/23)

And make sure to check out your 911������ stats in our 2023 Ringside Recap.

Top Fighters by Punch Count

Although we’re all champions, there are a few fighters who went extra hard this year. Here are the athletes who’ve logged the most punches across the past year, putting them right at the top of the leaderboard for 2023:

1. @ScottK2055: 1,758,804 punches

2. @Coastaman: 1,644,493 punches

3. @SethR8306: 1,238,760 punches

4. @Bhewey2014: 974,546 punches

5. @Gman2394: 787,717 punches

Top Athletes by Reps 

But 911������ is more than just punches thrown! This year we launched our . With these at-home weight-based workouts, you can target 16 key muscles and filter content by specific muscle groups that you want to focus on. These athletes logged the most reps in this new workout across 2023: 

1. @Justynajj: 31,278 reps

2. @Dukie1993: 26,872 reps

3. @Dogrosen: 22,623 reps

4. @Jaymayovr: 18,436 reps

5. @Rdeat: 18,374 reps

Top 5 Punch Tracks of 2023

So what exactly were we punching to this year? Well, we added some exciting new artists to our like Bon Jovi, Limp Bizkit, Stevie Wonder, Coi Leray, Noah Kahan, and more. But the real winners were our top 5 most popular Punch Tracks of 2023, with the most plays across the year. Here they are, featuring “Blinding Lights” by The Weeknd in the top spot for the 3rd year in a row:

1. "Blinding Lights" by The Weeknd

2. "Thunder" by Imagine Dragons

3. "Betty (Get Money)" by Yung Gravy

4. "Unholy" by Sam Smith & Kim Petras

5. "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga

Top 5 Trainer Classes of 2023

2023 was the year of new releases and themed classes from brand new tracks honoring , , , and to to classes celebrating the and more. We certainly kept things interesting this year! But some of your all-time favorites include these top 5 most-played : 

1. 10 min Express Dance Pop with Aliyah (released 3/22/23)

2. 15 min Old School to New School Mixtape with Max (released 4/8/23)

3. 15 min Mixtape FOCUS: Power Punches with GW (released 4/3/23)

4. 20 min Hip Hop with Jill (released 6/15/23)

5. 30 min Mixtape with Lissa (released 6/10/23)

Top 5 Strength Workouts of 2023

This year we launched a brand-new and first-of-its-kind workout: . This is a VR dumbbell-based workout that helps you build strength the right way. In Strength workouts, our certified trainers guide you through tried-and-true strength training exercises, incorporating real dumbbells and weights. Here are the top 5 most-played Strength workouts of 2023: 

1. 2 Song Upper Body Hip Hop with GW (released 3/29/23)

2. 2 Song Core EDM with Lissa (released 7/14/23)

3. 3 Song Total Strength Hip Hop Advanced with Max (released 5/28/23)

4. 3 Song Abs Latin Hits Advanced with Jill (released 6/11/23)

5. 4 Song Total Strength Pop Rock with Aliyah (released 6/25/23)

Top 5 Mill Drill Workouts of 2023

workouts mimic pad or focus mitt training with your trainer right there in front of youguiding your punches and coaching you on correct form. It’s the next best thing to having a Trainer right there in the room with you. And these Mitt Drill workouts stood out as the top 5 most played in 2023:

1. 2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/5/23)

2. 2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with Myles (released 4/15/23)

3. 2 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with Jill (released 4/6/23)

4. 3 Song Mitt Drill Hip Hop with GW (released 1/21/23)

5. 2 Song Mitt Drill EDM with Jill (released 5/26/23)

Top 5 Total Body Workouts of 2023

got your arms and legs moving this year with dynamic and interactive elements including battle ropes, speed bags, duck ropes, and more. These were the 5 most popular Total Body workouts with the most plays across the past year:

1. 3 Song Total Body Mixtape with Anthony (released 2/3/23)

2. 3 Song Total Body Pop with Lissa (released 6/19/23)

3. 3 Song Total Body Reggaeton with JD (released 1/6/23)

4. 2 Song Total Body Hip Hop with Myles (released 5/19/23)

5. 4 Song Total Body Mixtape with Aliyah (released 5/4/23)

New Features & Updates From the Past Year

2023 has been full of updates, brand-new features, and workout releases to improve your 911������ experience. Here’s a review of some of the most exciting changes from the past year: 

911������ Available in 16+ European Countries

We made a big announcement at the start of 2023. And that was that 911������ is now available to download in Ireland, Germany, Sweden, and 13 other European countries from Meta's Quest Store. Not only that, but we’re also one of the only VR fitness games in the metaverse to expand our access internationally. Learn more about .

Introducing 911������

This year we said goodbye to Liteboxer and hello to 911������! When we joined the VR space in March of 2022, we saw ourselves as more than just a boxing workout. We aspire to be your one-stop shop for all things VR fitness. And with the launch of 911������ this year, we’re on our way to achieving that goal. In other words, we’re in our 911������ era! With this announcement came some new changes like a new logo, brand new website, app UX/UI refresh, updated social handles, an exciting new workout, and a more precise laser-based system. Learn more about the that came along with it. 

911������ Strength

In March 2023, alongside our 911������ announcement, we also unveiled a brand-new workout: . In Strength workouts, our certified trainers guide you through tried-and-true strength training exercises, incorporating real dumbbells and weights. These classes leverage Meta’s mixed reality features like passthrough and hand-tracking, giving the appearance that your trainer is right there with you in your own home. Throughout each class, our trainers call out and demonstrate the correct form for each exercise, making your strength training workout more accessible, safe, and effective. 

Can You Beat The Bot?

In September, we launched a “Beat the Bot” Mitt Drill, our TOUGHEST workout drop in months. In this Mitt Drill workout, you can to the ever-increasing speed of the “Swan Lake” theme. It’s next to impossible to get a perfect score in your first match-up against the bot. But why not give it a try? Learn more about . 

Movement 101 Demo Series

Maintaining proper form is essential for safety, efficiency, and effectiveness in strength training. But it’s normal to wonder, “Am I doing this right?!” Well, we're here to help! This year we launched a on Instagram and our blog. In this series, we walk you step-by-step through some of the top exercises you'll find in our Strength workouts. For each exercise, we provide step-by-step pointers and instructional videos to ensure you perform them with precision and safety. With this guide, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge you need to perform these exercises correctly, preventing injuries and maximizing gains.

Meta Quest 3

We had some big news in the VR world this year: Meta dropped their latest and greatest headset the ! This next-generation virtual and mixed-reality headset from Meta hit the shelves in October. The new headset features double the GPU processing power, higher-resolution displays, full-color passthrough, enhanced controller haptics, a slimmer and more comfortable design, and more. Join us on our blog where we talk about in this powerful headset and how they’ll impact your 911������ experience.

Xponential+

This year, 911������ also joined forces with Xponential Fitness to develop Xponential+, a virtual and mixed-reality app that takes well-known fitness studios and brings them straight to your living room. These include renowned Xponential Fitness brands like Club Pilates, Pure Barre, and StretchLab. We were thrilled to announce this groundbreaking new virtual and mixed-reality fitness venture. But this isn’t just another fitness app. It’s a one-stop-shop for anyone looking to elevate their fitness journey through the unparalleled power of virtual and mixed reality. Learn more about our on our blog. 

Teamwork Workouts

Earlier this month we also announced a brand-new trainer-led workout option: ! Traditionally, our 911������ workouts are led by a single trainer. But with the launch of Teamwork, we’re bringing you a dynamic duo of trainers. These classes are the perfect blend of entertainment and expertise as two trainers guide you through your workout, instead of one. These dual trainer-led workouts are engaging, entertaining, and even more fun. 

What People Have Said About 911������ This Past Year

This year we’re thankful and proud to be featured in several publications and news outlets including , , and announcing our major brand change. Yahoo Finance talked about our collaborations with and . highlighted our move to strength training. And Upload VR offered a on the new Strength workout. We were also named one of the best fitness games on Meta Quest in . Our CEO Jeff Morin also got a talking about the buzz at Meta’s Connect conference in September. But it’s feedback from you, our 911������ community, that we love receiving the most. Head to our for some of the latest reviews and recommendations. 

2023 Ringside Recap

It’s been quite the ride this past year for the entire 911������ community, but let’s not forget about your achievements! You’ve worked hard to beat your personal best, win Matches against your friends, and rack up points in every workout. You never gave up the fight, sweating with your trainers through hours of full-body workouts. You’ve been prioritizing your mental and physical health and building up your strength, confidence, and power in the process.

You’ve got a lot to be proud of. And now you can see all you’ve accomplished this past year with 911������ in your 2023 Ringside Recap. Open the 911������ app to find a shareable summary of your 2023 stats right on the home page. 

Your personalized Ringside Recap features: 

• Your top activity and genre

• Total punches thrown

• Total active time

• Total number of workouts

• Percentage of good hits across the year

Your 2023 Ringside Recap will be available on the home screen of 911������ from now till December 31. But you can save your Ringside Recap right to your phone so you always have it. 

We can’t wait to join you in the ring in 2024 for another year of life-changing fitness and fun!